Terms & Conditions

1. Minimum age of any listed instructor 18 years old.

2. No images of a lewd, explicit or sexual nature.

3. Information displayed is accurate and relevant to teaching martial arts.

4. Information in listing complies with international laws.

5. No whinging or derogatory comments about anything.

6. No unauthorised advertising of events, magazines or seminars.

7. No contact details of children under the age of 18 years old.

8. Instructors displaying pictures of children must have parental consent.

9. No foul language, swearing or incitement of violence.

10. No intimidation of any person or organisation.

Note: anyone found in breach of the terms and conditions will be suspended and/or reported to the relevant authorities. This does not affect any statutory rights and local laws, which will also apply. Black Belt International Reserve the right to have the final decision in all disputes not covered by the terms and conditions.

Basic Objectives:

1. Provide a platform for black belts to network worldwide.

2. Provide a virtual online tour of a black belts club.

3. Provide an advertised search engine for martial arts clubs.

4. Provide relevant information as a community service for the general public.

5. Show choices in the market place to help martial arts develop.

6. Show choices in the market place to help drive up quality & standards.

7. Show choices in the market place to help avoid politics.

8. Provide a database where grades and styles can be referenced.

9. Provide training development for martial artists.

10. Create international standards for martial arts instruction.

11. Network with all martial artists worldwide.

12. Not to be judge or jury on people, martial arts or organisations.

13. Raise the profile of martial arts at all levels.

14. Increase the market size of martial arts.

15. Investigate and log statistics in martial arts.

16. Provide market access for sponsorship and supporters of martial arts.